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title: "Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)"
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# Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4f82628-5a8f-4f5a-ace3-551476ef90aa

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for "Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)", classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV 80000000). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Red Kite Veterinary Consultants Ltd on 1st May 2026, with its implementation running from 25th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The courses will be delivered globally, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of adapting to a framework agreement structure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also considered suitable for such opportunities. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions globally or are looking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector would find engagements like this beneficial for growth. The contract value of £28,500 indicates a well-scoped opportunity that could bolster a firm's credibility and expand its presence in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64645fc3-dbae-49da-9eea-d5797f09b7e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED KITE VETERINARY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64645fc3-dbae-49da-9eea-d5797f09b7e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64645fc3-dbae-49da-9eea-d5797f09b7e0
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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